This slime mould could be related to the common DogsVomit or Scrambled Egg Fungus which is fairly common in Swaledale associated with decaying wood.
However this was photographed in October on Heather at 630m Elevation on Mallerstang Edge.

Geographical area

Upper Swaledale

Additional Notes

Note that the heather was in flower bud on 14 October 2011 at 630m AOD.

Image 1 ID

1599 Click image to enlarge

Image 1 Description

Dogs Vomit Slime Mould or similar on heather with flower buds on 14 Octobber 2011 at 630m AOD.